My father
Lifting me up so high
You bring smiles to my face
Humility is the story about you
My mentor, my father.

You took care of me
Right from childhood till now
You provide me with my needs
You pass through pains everyday just to meet my needs.

You always give me money
Even though I don't work for it
You taught me to give
My father my joy giver.

You taught me to smile
You taught me self reliance
You taught me to be proud I'm back.

Always there in time of pain and joy
You exude an era of grace
You taught me to love
You taught me to be contented
You taught me to learn from my mistakes
My mentor, my father.

Dedicated to my lovely dad
Mr Melody Igbe Iji
© Paul I Iji